Intro to Topology/ Found to Topology

 

Lecture: MWF 9:00-9:50, Location SMLC-356

                                 

Instructor: Dimiter Vassilev     Office: SMLC 326 Email: vassilev@unm.edu  Phone: 505 277 2136

 

Math 431 Introduction to Topology & Math 535  Foundations of Topology

Description:  Metric spaces, topological spaces, continuity, algebraic topology.  Basic point set topology. Separation axioms, metric spaces, topological manifolds, fundamental group and covering spaces.

 

Prerequisite: MATH401

 

Text: Introduction to Topology, Th. Gamelin & R.E.Greene, Dover Publ., 2^nd edition

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please note the following guidelines for the course:

 
Grades: The final grade will be determined by homework & quizzes (25%), two midterms (50%) and a final exam (25%).  Exam scores are posted on https://learn.unm.edu/ .

 

Homework:  Homework from the previous week is due Monday at the beginning of class. There will be one HW weekly. You can work together on the homework, but you do need to write up your own solutions in your own words. To help the grader, please write your solutions up neatly and clearly (no points for work that the reader cannot follow- this is also true for exams), and staple the sheets.   The best ten homework/quiz grades only will be counted for a total of 100pts. Please no late homework.

 

Missed Exams:  Make-up exams can be arranged for exams missed with a VALID excuse (illness, family emergency, active participation in scholarly or athletic activities), and ONLY if prior notice is given. 

 

Disability Statement: We will accommodate students with documented disabilities. During the first two weeks of the semester, those students should inform the instructor of their particular needs and they should also contact Accessibility Services in Mesa Vista Hall, Room 2021, phone 277-3506.  In addition, they should see CATS- Counseling and Therapy Services; Student Health Center (277-4537). (They can help if you suffer from exam anxiety).    

 

 

 

                                             Homework – Fall 2013  (please check after class as advanced postings of homework could change)